An alkali metal forms a compound with chlorine with the formula . (The symbol M represents any one of the alkali metals.) A) M₂Cl₂ B) MCl C) M₂Cl D) MCl₂ E) MCl₃

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The formula for a compound between an alkali metal and chlorine is simply MCl. The other options include additional subscripts and elements, which are not necessary for the formula of the compound.

An Alkali Metal Forms a Compound with Chlorine with the Formula